A personal training certificate from an accredited source, such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
At least 6 months of training experience.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications.
Recognition of safety concerns and working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
Ability to use a computer and online time entry system, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to recognize deficiencies in workout plans and make necessary modifications.
Ability to make sound decisions and maintain effective relationships with City personnel and the general public.
Responsibilities
Design customized one-on-one training programs and motivate clients to exercise.
Assess clients, address their needs, and monitor their fitness progress on a case-by-case basis.
Ensure clients use proper exercise form and encourage them to perform workouts beyond what they might do alone.
Instruct clients on proper machine usage, techniques, and other training forms suited to their specific needs.
Educate clients on proper and safe exercise form.
Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas and execute the risk management plan.
Maintain personal training certification and work within its scope of practice, making recommendations as necessary.
Encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in large group presentations is highly recommended.
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
PAY RATE: $23.00/hr
JOB SUMMARY
Personal Trainers design customized one-on-one training programs and help motivate clients to exercise. The personal trainer is expected to assess the client, address needs and monitor fitness progress of their clients on a case by case basis. Personal trainers ensure that their clients are using proper form when exercising and often encourage them to perform a workout that would exceed what they would do alone. The position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:
Instruct clients on proper machine usage, techniques, and other forms of training pertinent to the client’s specific needs.
Educate clients on proper and safe exercise form.
Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
Maintain personal training certification.
Work within the scope of practice set forth by their certification and make recommendations as necessary.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position
Job Requirements
· Personal training certificate from an accredited source: American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:
Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision from the Fitness and Wellness Programmer.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience:
Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
Minimum of 6 months training experience.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
*refer to specific certification requirements above
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
Reliable and punctual
Recognition of safety concerns
Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness
Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
Ability to make sound decisions.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and on-line time entry system, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public
Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
Ability to recognize deficiencies in workout plans and make necessary modifications as needed
Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood